With the arrival of autumn, the streets once again welcome one of the most characteristic foods of this season: chestnuts. The tradition of buying and savoring roasted chestnuts on the street is so deep-rooted that sometimes we forget that we can enjoy them in stews, creams, broths or cakes. Of course, it is necessary to peel them well.
This task can be somewhat tedious when the chestnut is raw, so it is a good idea to know the infallible tricks to make the process much easier. Below, we share the most effective trick to peel this fruit in a jiffy.
An option that will allow you to peel your chestnuts in a few minutes is to blanch them. The technique consists of making a cross-shaped cut on the fruit, and then placing them in a pot of boiling water.
When three or four minutes have passed, it is necessary to remove the chestnuts and place them in a bowl with ice. We keep them in said bowl for a couple of minutes, and before they cool completely, we take them out. This is a very simple technique to peel your chestnuts in a matter of minutes.
There is also the microwave technique. If we want to use this appliance, we will have to make a cut in the chestnuts (crosswise or from top to bottom), put them in a bowl with water and heat them in the microwave at 800W for 15 minutes.
These simple techniques will allow you to enjoy chestnuts in the fall without having to strip your fingers when peeling them. This food is low in calories and sugar, in addition to having a great contribution of minerals and vitamins. An essential for your autumn diet.
